Imagine girls creating their own comics about fables. That’s a snapshot of life at St. Dominikus M\u00e4dchengymnasium. This unique girls’ gymnasium stands here in Karlsruhe. It has a rich history and a commitment to innovative education.
St. Dominikus M\u00e4dchengymnasium started as a private M\u00e4dchenrealschule in 1928. Dominican nuns from Kloster Zoffingen in Konstanz supported the local priest with religious education. They acquired a house on Moltkestra\u00dfe and started teaching. The school began with 34 students and 4 teachers. The first Abitur exams were held in 1937.
The Nazis forced the school to close in 1940. However, St. Dominikus M\u00e4dchengymnasium reopened in 1955. Abitur exams were once again held in 1962. In 1993, the Kloster Zoffingen passed the school to the Schulstiftung der Erzdioz\u00f6se Freiburg.
St. Dominikus M\u00e4dchengymnasium is the only all-girls gymnasium in Karlsruhe. It stands beside the Bismarck-Gymnasium on Seminarstra\u00dfe. About 566 students attend the school. Sixty-eight teachers are employed here. Valentin Schneider leads the school.
The school offers various language combinations. Students can choose English and French. They may also select English and Latin or French and English. From the 8th grade, students can specialize. They can focus on science with NwT or IMP. IMP includes informatics, mathematics, and physics. Another option is a language profile. This includes Spanish as a third language. Music is another main subject choice.
St. Dominikus M\u00e4dchengymnasium emphasizes current topics. The school integrates sustainability into its daily routine. It won second place in the Erzdi\u00f6zese Freiburg’s 2024 Environmental Award.
The students of St. Dominikus M\u00e4dchengymnasium participate in many activities. They explore computer science through the Informatik-Biber competition. They also participate in events such as the “Tag der offenen T\u00fcr”. The 6th grade explores the Christuskirche. The Kammerchor hones its skills during retreats at Schloss Ortenberg. The girls engage with current issues. They discuss opinion formation in SWR webtalks. They consider the trustworthiness of AI chatbots for career guidance.
The school offers events that celebrate women. The “Frauenstimmen” evening highlights women’s voices. Physics students learn about medical technology. They find out which tattoo colors lasers cannot remove. They discover why sunglasses lacking UV protection are dangerous.
St. Dominikus M\u00e4dchengymnasium provides a rich and varied education. It prepares young women for the future. The school encourages them to explore their interests. It also promotes critical thinking and social responsibility.